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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 15:16

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

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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I was alone in Delhi back then

It is almost impossible.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

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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.”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

The batch sizes were huge!

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

And, I had not made it.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

But, then it hit me hard.

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

And entered the park.

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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Dropped them

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

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Anyway!

I looked around me

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

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).

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

And..

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

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

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.

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

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…

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Found an empty bench..

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

All the best!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Searched for my roll number.

I did not go back to my home.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

“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).”

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Keep your ego aside.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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.

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cleared multiple of them

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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