Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:35
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
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All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
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).
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.