Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:17

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