Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:13
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Dropped them
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.
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
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…
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.