Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:44
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
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And..
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
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Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
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Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
Anyway!
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…
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.