Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:02

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