Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 02:58
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Found an empty bench..
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
And..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -