Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:04
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Why cant I stop thinking about counsellor between sessions?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Why is the covert narcissist actively avoiding me when they see me everyday?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Who writes and reads novels nowadays?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!