Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 11:44
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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).”
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And..
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
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 ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
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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And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
“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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
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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!
Searched for my roll number.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
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)
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.