Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:24
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning for one minute?
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Searched for my roll number.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
Anyway!
And..
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.
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.