Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:15

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