Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 10:58
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Keep your ego aside.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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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All the best!
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Sit deserunt in iusto aut praesentium fugiat fugit.
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…