Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:06
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Searched for my roll number.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
All the best!
“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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
Found an empty bench..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.