Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 16:37
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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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Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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).
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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 did not go back to my home.
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.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.