Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 07:13
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
All the best!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And..
Worked for a marketing agency
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
Keep your ego aside.
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…
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!