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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:52

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Your credentials do not matter!

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Keep your ego aside.

All the best!

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Cleared multiple of them

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

All achievers in their own way.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Found an empty bench..

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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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).”

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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

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…

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And, I had not made it.

“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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Searched for my roll number.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

Anyway!

Dropped them

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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

“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.”

And..

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I looked around me

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

I did not go back to my home.

But, then it hit me hard.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

I vividly remember that evening.

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).

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

It is almost impossible.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

The batch sizes were huge!

And entered the park.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

I was alone in Delhi back then

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!