Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 10:04

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