Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:05
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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 batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
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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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
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).
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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.