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