Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 08:04
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…
The batch sizes were huge!
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
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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 vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
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.