Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:07
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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, I had not made it.
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 vividly remember that evening.
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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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
What was the worst decision you ever did?
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Dropped them
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
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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.”
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
What nonsense did you hear today in India that made you laugh?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It is almost impossible.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -