Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:00
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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“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 vividly remember that evening.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them