Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:07
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
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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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I looked around me
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
And..
All achievers in their own way.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!