Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:24
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Are INFJs essentially the most introverted type?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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“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
“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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Found an empty bench..
Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Dropped them
.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“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.”
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.