Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 08:36
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
What are the pros and cons of living in Male, Maldives?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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…
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
What should I do if I love someone who does not love me?
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It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The batch sizes were huge!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
“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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But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
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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“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.