Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:16
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
And entered the park.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
Culpa maxime qui ut ut aut in.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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).”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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).