Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:47
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It is almost impossible.
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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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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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.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
“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 looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.