Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 02:57

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