Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:25
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
Anyway!
All the best!
Can you tell me something about yourself?
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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).
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And entered the park.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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 looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency