Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 00:56
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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…
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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
All the best!
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
How do I develop the patience to read books?
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I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
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Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
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.
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.