Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 12:41
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
And entered the park.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”