Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:17
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“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.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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 we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
“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 looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.