Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 16:15
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
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?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”