Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:05
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.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Searched for my roll number.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
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 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.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.