Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:36
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Anyway!
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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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
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And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All achievers in their own way.
He said he loves me, but why is it difficult for him to leave his wife?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
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).
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…
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Your credentials do not matter!
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It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.
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)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.