Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:07

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