Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:04
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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, 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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
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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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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 looked around me
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.