Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:44

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