Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:05
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Dropped them
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
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…
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I looked around me
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All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
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.