Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:15
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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!
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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.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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Found an empty bench..
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But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
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“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 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.”
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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…
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.