Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 04:34
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
How do you get a teenage boy to care about hygiene?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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All achievers in their own way.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.