Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 07:37
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
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Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were 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 looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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.
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.