Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:36
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Cleared multiple of them
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 ..
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And entered the park.
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…
Keep your ego aside.
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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But, then it hit me hard.
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.