Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:37
“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, 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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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 did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Why do I sweat between my legs all the time, top off my legs, all way down?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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 looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I always feel very tired after I do some exercises, even after a night's sleep. What's the problem?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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