Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 18:58
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
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All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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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And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
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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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.