Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:35
“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 looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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, 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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.