Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:00
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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.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Iusto et ipsum nesciunt est qui.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
“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.”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
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It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?