Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:01
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And entered the park.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
I looked around me
All the best!
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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).”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not go back to my home.
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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.