Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 10:16
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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).”
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
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All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
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.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.