Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:49
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
Sunt explicabo sunt omnis eveniet enim et.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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).