Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 23:46
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
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Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).
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Keep your ego aside.
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.
“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).”
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Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Worked for a marketing agency
All achievers in their own way.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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…
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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)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
.
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“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.”
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.