Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:30

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