Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:24
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
And, I had not made it.
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Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
“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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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
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.
“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.”
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
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Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?