Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:01
“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.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
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Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
And..
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Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear 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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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 looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!