Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:55
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
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How come Jesus died on Friday and rose on Sunday? That's not 3 days and three nights.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.