Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 02:21
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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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I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
And, I had not made it.
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.