Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 14:54
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
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All achievers in their own way.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
All the best!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
Dropped them
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.”
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”