Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 04:31
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I feel like my boyfriend doesn't love me. Why?
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
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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).”
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Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Sit deserunt in iusto aut praesentium fugiat fugit.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
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).
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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