Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:08
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
Found an empty bench..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
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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“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Why should we share our wife with others?
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
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, 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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.