Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 02:25
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
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.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
“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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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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
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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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
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Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
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…
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.