Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 09:52
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Anyway!
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, I had not made it.
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…
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.