Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:00
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
It is almost impossible.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I looked around me
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
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).
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
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“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
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“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
“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..
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.