Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 13:11
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
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Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
“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 did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Worked for a marketing agency
All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -