Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:58

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