Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 11:12
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
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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).
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
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Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
And..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams