Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 14:24

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