Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:02

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