Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:06
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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
“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).”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
Anyway!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.