Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 02:03
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Do you remember one day, you put a deep smile on someone's face and made them very happy?
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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Searched for my roll number.
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.
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, I had not made it.
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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..
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.