Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:36
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
“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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“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 vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Found an empty bench..
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
.
“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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams