Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 06:40
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
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Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
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Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
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
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.