Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:42
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
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 was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!