Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 08:40
I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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All achievers in their own way.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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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Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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).
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.