Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 13:21
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).
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
“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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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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
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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.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
All the best!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
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It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.