Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:48
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
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The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
How can I easily get rid of my writers block?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
What do you think about other people's K-pop opinions?
Anyway!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I did not go back to my home.
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
Searched for my roll number.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).