Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:34
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All achievers in their own way.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
I vividly remember that evening.
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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And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
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).
Keep your ego aside.
.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.