Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:00

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