Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 15:21
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
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I looked around me
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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?”
Cleared multiple of them
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…
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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