Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 09:37
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
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The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
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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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
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Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.