Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 06:15
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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…
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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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
“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.”