Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 17:18
“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.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
All the best!
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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).
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.”
“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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Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
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.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.