Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:31

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