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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 22.06.2025 14:35

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

“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).”

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

“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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

But, then it hit me hard.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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And entered the park.

Dropped them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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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.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

It is almost impossible.

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I looked around me

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

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Worked for a marketing agency

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

All the best!

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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

I did not go back to my home.

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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

And, I had not made it.

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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

Keep your ego aside.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Searched for my roll number.

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.

“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.”

All achievers in their own way.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

Your credentials do not matter!

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

The batch sizes were huge!

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

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).

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

Anyway!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I vividly remember that evening.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

Cleared multiple of them

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And..

Found an empty bench..

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…

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.