Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:01

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