Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 07:25

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

Anyway!

“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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Keep your ego aside.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Cleared multiple of them

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

But, then it hit me hard.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

Dropped them

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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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And, I had not made it.

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Found an empty bench..

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

Searched for my roll number.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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!

“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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

I did not go back to my home.

It is almost impossible.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

And..

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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And entered the park.

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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

I vividly remember that evening.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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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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…

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

I was alone in Delhi back then

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.