Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:32
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
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Cleared multiple of them
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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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
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Do you feel uncomfortable when you come across cross dressers?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.