Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 00:00
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
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).
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
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All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
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!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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?”
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
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.