Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:57
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Dropped them
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).
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
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“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
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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…
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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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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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.