Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 11:57
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
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I looked around me
“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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
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And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Anyway!
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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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Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.