Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 10:39
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
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Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Why am I always so tired, no matter how much I sleep?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
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Cleared multiple of them
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.
Dropped them
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And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
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“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).”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Your credentials do not matter!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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