Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:10
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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?”
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, 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.”
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I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
Anyway!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
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Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
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I vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.