Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:06
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
Cleared multiple of them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
What does success really mean to you? Is it about happiness, money, or something else?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
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But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.