Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 02:30
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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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“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
Why cant a narcissist admit when they are wrong?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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.
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”