Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 02:15
“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).”
“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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Anyway!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
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I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
My husband asked me why do I keep on complaining about him cheating. Why don't I just leave?
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
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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..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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“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.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)