Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:33
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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).
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.