Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 06:21

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