Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:44

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