Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:30
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I looked around me
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
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.
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.