Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:28
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Quia perspiciatis sed qui quidem voluptas excepturi possimus.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Why has Schrödinger's Cat, the experiment, not actually been performed?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.