Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 08:55
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
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And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Anyway!
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I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Keep your ego aside.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
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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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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).
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”