Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:42
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
Anyway!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
And..
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.