Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 03:31
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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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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).
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Cleared multiple of them
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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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And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
“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).”
And..
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then