Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 12:21
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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The batch sizes were huge!
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Worked for a marketing agency
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
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“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
Dropped them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
“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.”
“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).”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.