Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:50
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The batch sizes were huge!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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.
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
All the best!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”