Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:23
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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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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“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 was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
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.
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)