Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 03:16

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