Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 08:06
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
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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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).
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.