Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:57
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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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…
All achievers in their own way.
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”