Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 10:09

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