Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:15
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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All the best!
“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..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.
Worked for a marketing agency
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.