Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 12:25
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
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And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
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!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)