Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 03:10
I vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
I looked around me
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
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And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.