Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:56

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