Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 05:27

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