Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:37
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And..
Your credentials do not matter!
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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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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).
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
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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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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?”
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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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams