Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 12:46
Keep your ego aside.
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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 ..
And..
Found an empty bench..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
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The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
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All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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…
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.