Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:16
“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.”
Anyway!
“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).”
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.
It is almost impossible.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, I had not made it.
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Worked for a marketing agency
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for 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?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.