Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:01
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And entered the park.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
What is the difference in doing a hot rail and just smoking a bowl?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Anyway!
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…
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And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!