Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:23
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
Dropped them
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Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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).”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
What is the difference between heaven and heavens?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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 looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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).
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.