Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 20:38
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
How long can a marriage survive after a long-term affair?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
What actor is genetically gifted?
I looked around me
Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Who was the guy that had sex with the AIDS monkey?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
How often do you watch the news on TV?
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Worked for a marketing agency
Is the saying "nice guys finish last" true? Can good intentions always lead to positive outcomes?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
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But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
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.”
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And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
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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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.