Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:22
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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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.
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And entered the park.
“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.”
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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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 constantly staring into the ground
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I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..