Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:29
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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…
It is almost impossible.
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
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“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.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.