Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 21:26
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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The batch sizes were huge!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Searched for my roll number.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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…
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.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped 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.