Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:19
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
“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..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
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Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.