Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:42
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
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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?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
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).
Why has my ex moved on so fast after years of being together with me?
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All achievers in their own way.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“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.”