Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:39
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Anyway!
“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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
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…
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All achievers in their own way.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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, 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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Keep your ego aside.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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).