Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:13
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around 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.
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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).”
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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All the best!
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, I had not made it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.