Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 00:01
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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What is a challenge you never want to face?
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 entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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)
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But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
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Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”