Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:45
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
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It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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).”
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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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Why do I feel so lazy every time I get into my room?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
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I looked around me
.
And..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
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.
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.