Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:32
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
Dropped them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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Worked for a marketing agency
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
“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).”
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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