Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:48

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