Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:36
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
What are you struggling with in your life? What would you like to have instead?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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What is a common thought that keeps people up at night? Why do some people experience this?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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..
And entered the park.
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).