Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:52
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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…
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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 one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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).
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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, 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 was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”