Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:15
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All the best!
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Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
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I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Can you turn 150 pages into a 5 minute presentation before a meeting?
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.