Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 12:18
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
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Keep your ego aside.
“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 looked around me
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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…
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
And..
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The batch sizes were huge!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”