Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:13
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
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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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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).”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Dropped them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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, I had not made it.
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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