Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:34
And, I had not made it.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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?”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
What are you wearing under your clothes today?
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 looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Worked for a marketing agency
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Dropped them
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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All the best!
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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)