Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 02:16

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