Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 16:50
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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…
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.