Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 09:25
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
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I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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..
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
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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.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)