Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:34
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I looked around me
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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 sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.
And, I had not made it.
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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.
“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.”