Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:55

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