Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 20:23

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