Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 03:33
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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“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.”
All the best!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
“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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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And..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams