Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 18:56
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.
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Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And..
Worked for a marketing agency
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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, 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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.