Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:58
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Keep your ego aside.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
What do you wear when you are alone at home?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
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 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.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
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)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.