Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:49

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