Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 04:21
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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 achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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…
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
“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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.