Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:17
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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All the best!
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All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
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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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, I had not made it.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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).
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.