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