Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:09
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
Why is my crush beautiful to me but not to others?
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
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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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.”
All achievers in their own way.
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Cleared multiple of them
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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.