Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:18
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“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).”
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I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
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Searched for my roll number.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Cleared multiple of them
I looked around 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.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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All achievers in their own way.
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.