Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 22:03
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
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.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.