Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:00
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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?”
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, I had not made it.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -