Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 20:47
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
Worked for a marketing agency
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.”
“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.
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.