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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:47

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

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

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.

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

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I looked around me

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

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

And..

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

All the best!

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.

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I did not go back to my home.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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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…

Anyway!

“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).”

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Searched for my roll number.

Cleared multiple of them

Found an empty bench..

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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

And entered the park.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I was alone in Delhi back then

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

“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.”

Keep your ego aside.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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