Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 14:58
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
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 entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
“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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
“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).”
.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
.
“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.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.