Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 01:31
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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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Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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.
“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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Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.