Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 08:32
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
Anyway!
“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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 looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.