Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:13
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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…
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And..
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
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“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
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 vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
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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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.