Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 17:54

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