Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 00:44
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 vividly remember that evening.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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, 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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
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Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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