Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 05:26
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
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Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
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Dropped them
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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Found an empty bench..
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Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
All the best!
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.