Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 00:54
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear 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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
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All the best!
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).”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
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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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).