Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 00:19
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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).”
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.