Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:20
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
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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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).”
“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.”
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)