Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:26
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nemo cumque quis qui velit unde nihil.
Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
How did you become popular in school?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
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“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).”
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Is the saying "nice guys finish last" true? Can good intentions always lead to positive outcomes?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.