Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:15
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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All the best!
All achievers in their own way.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And entered the park.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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I looked around me
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.
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.