Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:12

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