Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:37
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
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 alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
.
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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But, then it hit me hard.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Keep your ego aside.
And..
I looked around me
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..