Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:15
But, then it hit me hard.
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
My friend asked my crush and he said my crush hates me but not in a rude way. What does that mean?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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.”
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
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).
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.
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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All the best!
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them