Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:05

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