Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:30
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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“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.”
“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).”
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).
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And..
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The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.