Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 10:37
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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).
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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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And entered the park.
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…
Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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..
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.
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Keep your ego aside.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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All the best!
I looked around me
Is it possible to run away from home at 16? What are some essential items to bring for survival?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.