Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 15:22
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.
“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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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…
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, I had not made it.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cleared multiple of them
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.
Anyway!
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 ..
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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, 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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.