Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 13:15
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
How do flat earthers explain the Earth being stationary? Is this concept considered impossible?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
What is a common thought that keeps people up at night? Why do some people experience this?
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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All the best!
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
How do I get my body in shape?
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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I looked around 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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -