Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 21:44
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And entered the park.
.
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Dropped them
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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.
And..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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…
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.
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?