Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:54

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