Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 10:47
I was alone in Delhi back then
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
Dropped them
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.