Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:12

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