Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:27
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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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Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back 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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
Searched for my roll number.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
“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 vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.