Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:31
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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 was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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“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).”
Why am I sweating so much at night even though my room is really cold?
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
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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 entered the park.
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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All the best!
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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
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…
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.