Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:19

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