Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:20
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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All achievers in their own way.
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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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
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…
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.