Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 10:14
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
“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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Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Why are Indians so influenced by the Western culture, when the Indian tradition has so much to give?
I looked around me
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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).
And, I had not made it.
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It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”