Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:34
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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).
And..
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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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Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All achievers in their own way.
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…
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Found an empty bench..
“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.
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)