Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 19:28
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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“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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, I had not made 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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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).”
Dropped them
.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.