Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 01:02
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
Found an empty bench..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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…
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.