Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:55
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
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It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
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All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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).
And..
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Worked for a marketing agency
Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.