Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:45
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
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Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I did not go back to my home.
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?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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).
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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All achievers in their own way.
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Found an empty bench..
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
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…
“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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.