Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:18
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
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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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Dropped them
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.
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
I looked around me
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
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Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.