Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:11

I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
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).
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Found an empty bench..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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, 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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It is almost impossible.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
How do I cope with the fact that I will never have a girlfriend?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
And..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)