Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:51
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
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Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
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.”
And entered the park.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I looked around me
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
All the best!