Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:26
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.”
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
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And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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…
All the best!
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
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Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”