Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 01:21
I did not go back to my home.
.
“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).”
Worked for a marketing agency
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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around 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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
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Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Searched for my roll number.
.
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.