Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:13
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.”
And entered the park.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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Cleared multiple of them
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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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 constantly staring into the ground
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
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Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.