Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:43

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Is it okay if I sleep with my brother without my husband knowing?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
Atheists who have read the Bible and think that contains immoral things, why do you assume that?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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 vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
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.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
Found an empty bench..
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..