Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:10
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Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
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But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
I looked around me
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.