Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:44
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Are Turks ashamed of their Islamic heritage?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Why does my girlfriend keep asking me if I love her?
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I looked around me
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
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.
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Worked for a marketing agency
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?