Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:45
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
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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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, I had not made 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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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 was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.
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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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”