Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:25
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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“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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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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And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I looked around me
“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.”
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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