Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 10:05
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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.
All the best!
“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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.