Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 08:23
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
What does it mean when you dream that your mother died?
And, I had not made it.
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.
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Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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?”
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
And..
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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
“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 exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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 the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.