Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 10:00
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
How can I improve my sleep quality using gadgets?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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All the best!
“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
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Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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 one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
“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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And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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…
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.