Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:19
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
Cleared multiple of them
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All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
And..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
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).