Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:20
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
“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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And entered the park.
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.”
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.