Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 10:19
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.
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All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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 alone in Delhi back then
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
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.
Dropped them
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.