Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:04
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
I'm 29. I have wasted 7 years for government exam preparation. What should I do?
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
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“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
Molestiae omnis voluptatem sed assumenda et.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 looked around me
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..