Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:41
“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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
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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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
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But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
And..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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)
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“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 looked around me
Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.