Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 09:32
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.”
“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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
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…
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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).
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.