Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:44
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).
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Why do some of those who believe in a god refuse to consider the possibility they could be wrong?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
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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?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
.
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were 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.”
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.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.