Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:02

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