Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:06

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