Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:40
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
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Dropped them
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!
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All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Why am I so afraid that gun owners have set traps to kill me outside my house or my car?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
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I looked around me
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
“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).”
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
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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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.