Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 10:02
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Worked for a marketing agency
Found an empty bench..
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Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
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Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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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I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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All achievers in their own way.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
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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.