Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 11:48
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
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Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
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).
“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 vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.