Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:45
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And entered the park.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
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.
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
Searched for my roll number.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Your credentials do not matter!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
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