Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:01
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, I had not made it.
.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
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I looked around me
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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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It is almost impossible.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.”
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
Worked for a marketing agency
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.