Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:36
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
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Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
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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.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.”
Dropped them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
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.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.