Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 05:23
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
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I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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, 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 the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
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