Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:55
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
“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).”
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All achievers in their own way.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.