Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:22
Dropped them
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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And entered the park.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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).
Searched for my roll number.
.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.