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