Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:08
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
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Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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Searched for my roll number.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!