Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 09:33

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