Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:19

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