Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:40
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Worked for a marketing agency
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
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).
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All achievers in their own way.