Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 00:37
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.
“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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All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
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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).
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“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).”
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
I looked around me
Anyway!