Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 08:24
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
And, I had not made it.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
And entered the park.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them