Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 17:32
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.
At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
“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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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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All achievers in their own way.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
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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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
What is a common thought that keeps people up at night? Why do some people experience this?
Keep your ego aside.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!