Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:05
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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…
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.