Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 16:43

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