Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 04:19

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