Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:56
I was constantly staring into the ground
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
How do I overcome attachment issues?
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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All achievers in their own way.
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.
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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I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
How come Jesus died on Friday and rose on Sunday? That's not 3 days and three nights.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.