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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:27

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

“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.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

How do you relax?

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

What does success really mean to you? Is it about happiness, money, or something else?

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

“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.”

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

And..

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Cleared multiple of them

“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.”

Rich people actually spend a whole lot, but the market is the market and there is only one price for the same item and it is much easier for the rich to buy it or lease it or rent it because its expensive to be poor. So why do people have such ideas?

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

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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

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All the best!

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

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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The batch sizes were huge!

And entered the park.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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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.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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).

Found an empty bench..

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

It is almost impossible.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

All achievers in their own way.

Anyway!

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

I looked around me

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Dropped them

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..