Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:29

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

I was alone in Delhi back then

And, I had not made it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I vividly remember that evening.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

“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.”

Is the saying "nice guys finish last" true? Can good intentions always lead to positive outcomes?

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

All the best!

It is almost impossible.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

“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).”

But, then it hit me hard.

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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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?”

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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..

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.

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 did not go back to my home.

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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

And entered the park.

Your credentials do not matter!

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

All achievers in their own way.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Searched for my roll number.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

Dropped them

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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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).

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

“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.”

The batch sizes were huge!

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.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Cleared multiple of them

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

I looked around me

Anyway!

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.