Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:46
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
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.
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I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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?”
Anyway!
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.