Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 08:56
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
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I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
And entered the park.
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“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.”
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
How do I explain to my husband that my 19-year-old son has accidentally gotten me pregnant?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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…