Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 10:16
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
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).
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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But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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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Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
“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).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.