Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 01:03
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.
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Can I fix a fridge leak myself, or should I call a pro?
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I looked around me
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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?”
“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.”
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.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them