Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:58
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
How come Taiwan is LGBT friendly, yet Japan and South Korea are not?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
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, 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, 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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”