Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:08
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
Have you ever met somebody so stupid that they made you question how they survived this long?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
.
What can help me fall asleep at night?
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
How can I copy and paste the AI answers here on Quora since I can't do it anymore?
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.