Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 10:19
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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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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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
How do I get over a long-term relationship breakup?
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
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And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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).
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
I did not go back to my home.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then