Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 15:55
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
What was your embarrassing moment in front of your father-in-law as an Indian daughter-in-law?
And, I had not made it.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
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.
“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).”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I looked around 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).
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
Dropped them
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And entered the park.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!