Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 05:25
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
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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 vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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, 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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
.
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
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).”
And entered the park.
.
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
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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.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.