Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 11:16

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