Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 23:42
“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.”
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 entered the park.
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Anyway!
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And, I had not made it.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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All achievers in their own way.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
“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).”