Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:10
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
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I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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The batch sizes were huge!
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Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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).
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.