Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 10:37

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