Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 08:23

Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Anyway!
I looked around me
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
.
Found an empty bench..
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
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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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I vividly remember that evening.
And..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.