Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:32
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I vividly remember that evening.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
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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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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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?”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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!
“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.”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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All achievers in their own way.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All the best!
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.