Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:25
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It is almost impossible.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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?”
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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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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
All the best!
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 did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.