Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 01:24

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