Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 10:40
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Non est eum facere impedit aut dignissimos tempora.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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).
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
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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“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Dropped them
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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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.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I looked around me
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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