Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 07:12
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
While emptying a house, have you ever seen something in it that blew your mind?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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).
But, then it hit me hard.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
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 -
All achievers in their own way.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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…
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.