Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:10

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