Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:44
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
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“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.”
“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).”
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!