Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 15:51
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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It is almost impossible.
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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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“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.”
I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
How can I have an overnight glow-up for school?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
What have I done wrong? How can I start over?
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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But, then it hit me hard.
“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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
.
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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).”
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!