Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:59
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
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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But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
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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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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.