Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:12

Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
Dropped them
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
Worked for a marketing agency
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
I am 13 and I am planning to run away. What should I do to succeed?
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It is almost impossible.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
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, 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.”
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.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
All the best!