Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 23:49
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Non est eum facere impedit aut dignissimos tempora.
“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.”
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And..
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Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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.
I said, “Yes! I believe 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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Found an empty bench..
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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”