Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 13:05
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
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Found an empty bench..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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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The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And entered the park.
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“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.”
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
And, I had not made it.
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And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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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“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).”
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.
I looked around me
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.