Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:29
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
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I looked around me
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.
Found an empty bench..
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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.
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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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Cleared multiple of them
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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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It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
And entered the park.
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Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I vividly remember that evening.
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Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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?
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.