Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:31
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
Searched for my roll number.
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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I looked around me
Why am I so triggered and depressed over a minor thing?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Why do I feel sleepy after massage?
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It is almost impossible.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.