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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:36

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

I was alone in Delhi back then

But, then it hit me hard.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

And entered the park.

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It is almost impossible.

“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

I was constantly staring into the ground

And..

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All the best!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

Cleared multiple of them

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

I did not go back to my home.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

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Anyway!

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.

“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.”

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I vividly remember that evening.

Found an empty bench..

Searched for my roll number.

I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

Your credentials do not matter!

All achievers in their own way.

Dropped them

“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.”

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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

And, I had not made it.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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).

“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).”

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

Keep your ego aside.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.