Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:39
I looked around me
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
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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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
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And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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.
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.