Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 13:18
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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Dropped them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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All achievers in their own way.
And..
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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!
Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
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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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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It is almost impossible.