Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:20
I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
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But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
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The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
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“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.