Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 10:36
“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).”
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Dropped them
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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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
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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…
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 lasted approximately 10 months.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
Worked for a marketing agency
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”