Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:25
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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).”
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
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