Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:59
Dropped them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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).
It is almost impossible.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Enim eius molestiae qui iste impedit qui voluptatem iste.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
All the best!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
Asperiores culpa provident similique ab.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
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Can I fix a fridge leak myself, or should I call a pro?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
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 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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
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…
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
“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 lasted approximately 10 months.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..