Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:33
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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 looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
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Searched for my roll number.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It is almost impossible.
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Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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 ..
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..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All the best!