Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:17
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Why is social media so anti-fee speech, and have they become total BS?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
And..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 did not go back to my home.
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Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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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Worked for a marketing agency
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
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.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!