Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:31

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