Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:38
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
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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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
All achievers in their own way.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
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).
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).”