Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:31
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
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Do snipers lay on top of tank turrets during combat?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
What does it mean if you dream your dad died?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
How do I build rapport with anybody?
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
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 vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
And..
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 -