Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 09:08
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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How do you deal with neighbors who are always telling you what to do?
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
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But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
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I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
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…
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
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Searched for my roll number.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”