Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 20:31
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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?”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around 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).
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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And..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
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…