Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 10:49
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
How does the brain decide "what" thought to attach to a feeling?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
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“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 vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
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But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
Anyway!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
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And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.