Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:25
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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 vividly remember that evening.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
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Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.