Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 13:00
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And entered the park.
I looked around me
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
Dropped them
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
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…
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.
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