Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 06:05
It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
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Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
How can I handle my distrust and jealousy for my partner?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Why can’t my wife just accept the fact that I’m going to cheat?
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
And entered the park.
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Dropped them
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.