Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 02:17
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
Why am I dreaming of people I've never seen before?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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).
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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“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.”