Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 11:51

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