Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 11:25

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