Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:50
It is almost impossible.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
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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).
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
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.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“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.”
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.