Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:10

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Your credentials do not matter!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

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I was constantly staring into the ground

I did not go back to my home.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Worked for a marketing agency

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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I looked around me

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

“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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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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Searched for my roll number.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

Dropped them

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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

All the best!

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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The batch sizes were huge!

“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.”

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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Cleared multiple of them

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

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Anyway!

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

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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.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

It is almost impossible.

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.

And, I had not made it.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

And entered the park.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

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I vividly remember that evening.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

And..

Found an empty bench..

Keep your ego aside.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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But, then it hit me hard.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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“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.”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

I was alone in Delhi back then

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).