Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:04
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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).”
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
“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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It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.