Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 18:28

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