Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 02:45
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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Cleared multiple of them
Dropped them
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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).
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Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Is the media protecting Kamala Harris?
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my 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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.