Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:43
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
“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).”
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All achievers in their own way.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
.
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The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them