Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:18
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).”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
And..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.