Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:30
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Is it recommended to leave a note in a lost wallet asking for it to be returned?
But, then it hit me hard.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Worked for a marketing agency
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not go back to my home.
.
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
“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 entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
“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 looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.