Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 14:34
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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).”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
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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…
And entered the park.
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Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.