Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:32
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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…
And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
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 go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
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?”