Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 07:25
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
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.
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All achievers in their own way.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
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Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Worked for a marketing agency
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.