Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 06:20

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