Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 13:37
I looked around me
Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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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).
And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
“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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Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
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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.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.