Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 14:15
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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.
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
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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…
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.