Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 19:16
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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 vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
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.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
And..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not go back to my home.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
“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.”
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.