Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:08
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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I looked around me
And entered the park.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
Is BPD real or just an excuse?
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).
“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.”
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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?”
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“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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It is almost impossible.
“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).”
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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)
And, I had not made it.
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.
All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.