Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:52
I looked around me
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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).