Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 19:59
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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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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, 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).”
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All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.