Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:26
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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Found an empty bench..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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 entered the park.
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.”
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.