Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:08
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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 did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
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Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
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.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And..
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
How can I fall asleep fast at night?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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…
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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 looked around me
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
“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.”
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.