Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:25
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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 vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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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.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
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Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.