Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:47
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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All the best!
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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..
Why am I so triggered and depressed over a minor thing?
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
“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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Cleared multiple of them
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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?”
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
Keep your ego aside.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
“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.”