Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:48
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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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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.
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…
All the best!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
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And entered the park.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
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I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“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.”
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Searched for my roll number.