Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:35
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
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Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
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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 did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.
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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.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
“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).”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!