Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 00:41
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
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Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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All the best!
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 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.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
And..
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 vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams