Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:07
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Found an empty bench..
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And entered the park.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
“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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
I vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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).
Have you been arrested or investigated?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
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I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been 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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..