Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:58
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
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Searched for my roll number.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
Why do humans sweat while stressed?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
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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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.