Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:54
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Dropped them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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“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.”
It is almost impossible.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”