Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 06:44
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
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.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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The batch sizes were huge!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.