Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 01:45
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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And entered the park.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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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“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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All the best!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
.
It is almost impossible.
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 -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
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 batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.