Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:41

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