Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 17:38

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