Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:27
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Why did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.”
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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…
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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All the best!
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.
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.