Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:03

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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Dropped them

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

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Anyway!

Cleared multiple of them

But, then it hit me hard.

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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.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

“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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I did not go back to my home.

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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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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).

It is almost impossible.

I vividly remember that evening.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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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Found an empty bench..

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

Keep your ego aside.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And, I had not made it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I was constantly staring into the ground

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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And..

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

All the best!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

Your credentials do not matter!

All achievers in their own way.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Searched for my roll number.

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And entered the park.

I was alone in Delhi back then

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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)

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

The batch sizes were huge!

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.