Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:25
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Cleared multiple of 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.
I looked around me
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All achievers in their own way.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Searched for my roll number.
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.”
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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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Worked for a marketing agency
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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).
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe 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).”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..