Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 17:59
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
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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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.