Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:05
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not go back to my home.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
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).
Why do I smell bad even though I have good hygiene?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Worked for a marketing agency
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Searched for my roll number.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
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.
“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.”