Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 14:56
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Worked for a marketing agency
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And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
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Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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I looked around me
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
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I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.”
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
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 alone in Delhi back then