Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:08
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
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I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).”
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
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…
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Anyway!