Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:49
The batch sizes were huge!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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…
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 looked around me
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All achievers in their own way.
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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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”