Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:34

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