Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:12
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
“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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Dropped them
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).
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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.