Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:08
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And, I had not made it.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
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I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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?”
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
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Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
All the best!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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, 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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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