Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:35
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
How do you view men and women who cheat?
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
All achievers in their own way.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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All the best!
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Why don't I get sleep at nights?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
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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!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”