Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 08:05
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
And..
And entered the park.
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.
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.
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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, I had not made it.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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 looked around me
Cleared multiple of them
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.