Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 02:56
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Cleared multiple of them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I did not go back to my home.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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).”
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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
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.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
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Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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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Keep your ego aside.
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…
Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.