Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 21:27
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
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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).”
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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).
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Found an empty bench..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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…
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
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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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cleared multiple of them
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!