Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:43
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.”
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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All the best!
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of 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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
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.
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).
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Worked for a marketing agency
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.