Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:09
“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.”
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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…
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And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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It is almost impossible.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And..
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then