Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:39
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
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All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning for one minute?
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around 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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.”
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then