Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 14:46
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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).”
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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!
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Keep your ego aside.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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…
But, then it hit me hard.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
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.
And..
Cleared multiple of them
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It is almost impossible.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.