Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 08:06
And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.
The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
And entered the park.
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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them