Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 12:25
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
Why do I want to suck cock tonight?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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).
Dropped them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
What if the girl says that drama about you dating here? Is that a bad sign?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
When do you feel most peaceful ever?
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
What is a challenge you never want to face?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”