Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 09:53

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