Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:11

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