Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:29
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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…
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
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.
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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.”
Anyway!
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
I looked around me
Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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).”
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.