Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 11:25
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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, 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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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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?”
“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.”
And..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Cleared multiple of them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
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.
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.