Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 05:32
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Worked for a marketing agency
“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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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 batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Dropped them
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
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