Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:12
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my 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.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Eum sit ipsam ut animi distinctio rerum omnis praesentium.
I looked around me
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
“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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
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All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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…
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.