Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 09:28
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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All achievers in their own way.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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…
Searched for my roll number.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
Dropped them
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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?
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, I had not made it.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”