Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:46
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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?”
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Cleared multiple of 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).”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
Why do I feel sleepy after massage?
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).
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
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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.
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And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
What does it mean if someone asks if it’s pink?
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.
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“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.”