Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 11:44
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around 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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And..
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
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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).”
Worked for a marketing agency
Cleared multiple of them
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.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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 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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Anyway!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams