Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:09
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Dropped them
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I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were 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).”
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around 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…
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.
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.