Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:19
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
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.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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All the best!
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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What is your age now, and what age do you prefer to stay at forever?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Found an empty bench..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.