Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 09:44
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
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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, I had not made it.
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.