Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 05:15
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
“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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All the best!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
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Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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).”
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”