Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:48
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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All the best!
And, I had not made it.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
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I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
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Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
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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).
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!