Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:03
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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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
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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