Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 18:50
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.
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
How likely is it that Israel would target targets in Iran if there is a full-blown conflict?
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And entered the park.
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Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
This exam has its own way of humbling you.