Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:18
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
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The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
“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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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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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).
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
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 constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
How can I have an overnight glow-up for school?
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
Worked for a marketing agency
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.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.