Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:44

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