Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:58
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
.
And entered the park.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..