Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 09:05
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
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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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Anyway!
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I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)