Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 08:26
Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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…
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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But, then it hit me hard.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I looked around me
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
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Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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).
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
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.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All achievers in their own way.
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
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)