Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 17:23

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