Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:17
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
Found an empty bench..
And..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
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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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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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All the best!
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
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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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them