Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 08:46
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
“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.”
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
Keep your ego aside.
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.
What can I do to deal with disrespectful children?
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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All the best!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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!
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..