Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 16:07
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
.
It is almost impossible.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All the best!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
“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.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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.
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 looked around me
.
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)