Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 10:32
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All achievers in their own way.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I did not go back to my home.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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“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.”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Keep your ego aside.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And..
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Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
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 was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
“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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Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.