Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 23:58
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
Dropped them
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And..
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…
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”