Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:03
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
.
And entered the park.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
All the best!
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All achievers in their own way.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
.
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It is almost impossible.
And..
“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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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…
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.