Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:31
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Qui omnis et eius rerum et dignissimos vel.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
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And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
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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But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.