Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 10:57
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Dropped them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
“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.
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
“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).”
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…