Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:00
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
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 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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”