Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 01:10
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cleared multiple of them
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
Anyway!
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Keep your ego aside.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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).
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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).”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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, then it hit me hard.
“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, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.