Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 11:30
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I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Dropped them
“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).”
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 was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
And..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
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Keep your ego aside.
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All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.