Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:02
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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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I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
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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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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“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
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
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Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
“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).”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).
Keep your ego aside.
And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.