Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:17
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Dropped them
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”