Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 16:02
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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 exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
What happen if all of a sudden a movie star decides to quit acting?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
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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.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
.
And..
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
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 vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.