Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:25

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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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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.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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!
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The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
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I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
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Keep your ego aside.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”