Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:14
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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 entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Why do a bra and panties have to match?
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I looked around me
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It is almost impossible.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.