Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 09:39
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
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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).”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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).
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 exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..