Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 23:58
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
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.
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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.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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…
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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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.
And entered the park.
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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
I looked around 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).
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.