Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:16
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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It is almost impossible.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Anyway!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
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I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
“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).”
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground