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

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:02

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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“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.”

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

Searched for my roll number.

Is it okay if I am not interested to talk to any of my relatives as I saw the real faces in my brother's marriage as none of them helped us rather were a kind of disappointment and were talking bad?

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

Found an empty bench..

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Dropped them

And, I had not made it.

Keep your ego aside.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

All the best!

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

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

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…

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I noticed I somewhat breath through my mouth during sleeping (though not fully), could this be the cause of my constant fatigue? And if yes, what can I do about it?

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

“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).”

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Your credentials do not matter!

And entered the park.

I did not go back to my home.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

But, then it hit me hard.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

I looked around me

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And..

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Worked for a marketing agency

It is almost impossible.

Anyway!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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).