Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:03
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Keep your ego aside.
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And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
Why would a spouse cheat if the marriage is good?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
All achievers in their own way.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Anyway!
“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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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!
“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.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
“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).”