Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:06
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
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And..
Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
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Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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).
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
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.
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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).”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.