Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:35
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Vero beatae repudiandae excepturi hic quia tenetur.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
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…
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
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Anyway!
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.