Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 07:42

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