Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:02
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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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Keep your ego aside.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
Why am I so triggered and depressed over a minor thing?
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them