Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:48
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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“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).”
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 ..
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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