Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 18:23
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Cleared multiple of them
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And entered the park.
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.