Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 15:28
“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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
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It is almost impossible.
“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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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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…
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
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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Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
Why cant I motivate myself to go to school (grade 10)?
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?