Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:18
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And entered the park.
And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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It is almost impossible.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.