Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 07:06
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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!
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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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Found an empty bench..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
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!
I looked around me
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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
Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do 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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.