Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:16
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Searched for my roll number.
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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
And..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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 looked around me
All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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?”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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…