Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 13:20
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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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And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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…
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).
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”