Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:20
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
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All the best!
“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).”
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I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Keep your ego aside.
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And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
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I vividly remember that evening.
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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.