Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:46
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
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).
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
What should I do to stop being angered easily?
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 vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
My boyfriend won’t tell me his past and it hurts me so I broke up with him what do I do?
But, then it hit me hard.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Anyway!
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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).”
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.