Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:38

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