Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:39
I vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
“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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Found an empty bench..
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Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
“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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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
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
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But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.