Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:55

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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I looked around me

Found an empty bench..

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It is almost impossible.

But, then it hit me hard.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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).

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

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“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.”

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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I was constantly staring into the ground

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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All the best!

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

And entered the park.

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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).”

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Keep your ego aside.

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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

Dropped them

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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.”

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I vividly remember that evening.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I did not go back to my home.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

And..

And, I had not made it.

Worked for a marketing agency

Searched for my roll number.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

All achievers in their own way.

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…

Your credentials do not matter!

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Anyway!

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Cleared multiple of them

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