Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:02

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