Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 09:06
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
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Dropped them
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.
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
Found an empty bench..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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).”
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The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Worked for a marketing agency
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
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).
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!