Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 10:12
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
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It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)