Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 14:32
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).
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…
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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?”
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Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
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I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
“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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
Anyway!
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.