Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:38
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
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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?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
And..
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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.”
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..