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

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 09:06

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Keep your ego aside.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

All the best!

“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.”

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

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).

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I was alone in Delhi back then

And, I had not made it.

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

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

Anyway!

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I did not go back to my home.

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.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

“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).”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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And..

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

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

And entered the park.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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 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.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Searched for my roll number.

Dropped them

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It is almost impossible.

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.