Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 07:52
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
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The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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 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.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.