Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:02
“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..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
.
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All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
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.
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Worked for a marketing agency
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.