Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:25
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Worked for a marketing agency
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
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Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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…
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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.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.