Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:11
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, I had not made it.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I looked around me
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And entered the park.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
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“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.”
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
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All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I did not go back to my home.
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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.
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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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.