Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:38
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Searched for my roll number.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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 achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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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?”
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
“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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
And..
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