Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:50
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
“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).”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
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.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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I looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.”
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.