Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:04

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