Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:29
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
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All achievers in their own way.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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 looked around me
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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