Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 05:09
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
How can I stop overthinking and take action more quickly?
And..
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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…
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.