Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 09:17
Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Searched for my roll number.
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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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All the best!
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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And entered the park.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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).
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.