Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:15
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
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All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
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Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”