Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 03:30

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