Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 05:35
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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 was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
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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.
“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, 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.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.