Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:52
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..
.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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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All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Searched for my roll number.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”