Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 08:24
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
Do humans know everything they need to know?
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Searched for my roll number.
.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
Worked for a marketing agency
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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…
“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.”
Dropped them
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
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.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.