Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:29
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
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Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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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.”
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”