Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:18
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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?”
Searched for my roll number.
“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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
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Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
It is almost impossible.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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…
Keep your ego aside.