Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:19
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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All achievers in their own way.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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…
Anyway!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I did not go back to my home.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 vividly remember that evening.
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And entered the park.