Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:17
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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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Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
And entered the park.
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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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
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).
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
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…
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I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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