Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 22:02
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
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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I vividly remember that evening.
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.
“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.”
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them