Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 09:12
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
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 did not go back to my home.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And, I had not made it.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Can a white person wear a bonnet to bed?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
“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, 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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I looked around me
.
All the best!
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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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them