Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 04:43
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I see lots of pictures of women who have huge clits are they real or what?
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
Worked for a marketing agency
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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Dropped them
Anyway!
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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…
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?