Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:32
Found an empty bench..
Keep your ego aside.
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It is almost impossible.
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.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
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Why is our generation so unhappy?
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
“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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Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 constantly staring into the ground
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.