Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:51
All achievers in their own way.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Searched for my roll number.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Why do people ask stupid questions on Quora when they instead could ask ChatGPT?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not go back to my home.
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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…
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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