Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:26
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
How does a new KDP writer supposed to market a book?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 move for the next 30 minutes..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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).
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Cleared multiple of them
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
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.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”