Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 07:04
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 ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It is almost impossible.
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“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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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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)