Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:42
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All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“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 my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
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..