Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 12:40
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
How would you describe modern day Russian society, beyond just politics?
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
I looked around me
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.
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).
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.