Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:17
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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).
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.