Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:14
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Found an empty bench..