Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 03:41
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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…
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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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
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And..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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?”
Anyway!
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 constantly staring into the ground
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.