Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:31
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear 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.
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“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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
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, 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.”
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.