Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:01
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Worked for a marketing agency
Sunt explicabo sunt omnis eveniet enim et.
And, I had not made it.
.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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?”
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
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I looked around me
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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 alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
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…
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”