Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 15:55
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
All the best!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
What thing happened to you as a child that you haven’t let go of to this day?
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Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 go back to my home.
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
What thing happened to you as a child that you haven’t let go of to this day?
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
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All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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…
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.