Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 13:20
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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And..
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
“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 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).
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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