Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 02:17
All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
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!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
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).
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
“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 did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
“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).”