Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:09
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
Do you need goggles for red light therapy?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
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).
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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).”
And..
.
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)