Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:20
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.”
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I did not go back to my home.
.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
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).
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.