Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 08:02
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
All the best!
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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)
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).
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Your credentials do not matter!
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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.