Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:06
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…
Worked for a marketing agency
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
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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?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
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And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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But, then it hit me hard.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”