Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 14:41
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
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I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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 was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
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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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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 move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
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