Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:44

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