Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 13:18
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
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Anyway!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!