Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:46
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And..
I did not go back to my home.
Why doesn’t the UK change their flag?
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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 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.
I always feel very tired after I do some exercises, even after a night's sleep. What's the problem?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Why do some of those who believe in a god refuse to consider the possibility they could be wrong?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
How do I cope with the fact that I will never have a girlfriend?
Keep your ego aside.
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.
And, I had not made it.
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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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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).
What is the sum of X+XX+XXX+XXXX?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
And entered the park.