Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 07:41
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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).”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Dropped them
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 entered the park.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.