Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:03

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