Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 07:42
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
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).
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
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All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
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…
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.