Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:26

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