Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 09:54
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
“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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“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Have you ever had your crush reject you, and then later you all dated and married?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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It is almost impossible.
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.