Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 01:53
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
“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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Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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?”
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 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.
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.
“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..