Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:42

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