Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 03:28
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
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Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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).
All achievers in their own way.
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Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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).”
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.