Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:23
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Are there really people who still believe the Earth is flat?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
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Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
But, then it hit me hard.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I looked around me
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.”