Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 06:54
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
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All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Keep your ego aside.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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).
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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
Cleared multiple of them