Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:46
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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).”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
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
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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All achievers in their own way.
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Anyway!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And..
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!