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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:19

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

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.

All the best!

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

Worked for a marketing agency

Searched for my roll number.

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Anyway!

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

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

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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).

And entered the park.

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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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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…

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

Dropped them

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

“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.”

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Keep your ego aside.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

I did not go back to my home.

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And, I had not made it.

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

And..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Found an empty bench..

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

I looked around me

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.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

“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).”

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

Cleared multiple of them