Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 12:23
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
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 an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.