Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 02:39
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
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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)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.