Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 04:18
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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, 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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
“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).”
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And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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