Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:29

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