Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 09:40
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Ad eveniet eaque et magni illum.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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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I did not go back to my home.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?