Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 04:00
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
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All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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).
And..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
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It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
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I vividly remember that evening.
“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.
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
Eius sequi culpa animi quod delectus deleniti deserunt.
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?”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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