Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:57
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
What is something you have to share?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All the best!
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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And, I had not made it.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
How do you recognize when your mental health might need attention?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
Found an empty bench..
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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).
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
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.
.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.