Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 05:38

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