Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 15:32
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
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!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, I had not made it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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All achievers in their own way.
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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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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.”
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
What does it mean when someone is pretending to be me?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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