Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 17:27
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
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.
Found an empty bench..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
What happens when you have paranoid schizophrenia?
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
When British people write X after everything, are they being serious or trying not to be awkward?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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“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.”
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).
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.