Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:49
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
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?”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
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The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
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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).”
“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 vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.