Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 21:12
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I vividly remember that evening.
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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, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And entered the park.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
“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.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.