Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:23
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Why do I sweat a great deal while exercising the same on some days and not so much on others?
“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.”
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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.”
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.
And entered the park.
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).
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.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)