Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 08:16
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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All the best!
“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.
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It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for 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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All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I did not go back to my home.
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
“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).”
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.