Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:50
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.”
“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).”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
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All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“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.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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