Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:32
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.