Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 10:33
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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).
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Eum sit ipsam ut animi distinctio rerum omnis praesentium.
Worked for a marketing agency
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And entered the park.
Anyway!
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.