Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 18:36
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Worked for a marketing agency
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were 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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.