Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:09
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
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And entered the park.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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 constantly staring into the ground
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The batch sizes were huge!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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 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.”
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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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All achievers in their own way.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.