Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 11:44
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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
Your credentials do not matter!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
Anyway!
“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).”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
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I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then