Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 08:24
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
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The batch sizes were huge!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Dropped them
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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 vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
And..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”