Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:15
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
All achievers in their own way.
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And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
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..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…