Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:46
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All the best!
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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 looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
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And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.