Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 05:26
But, then it hit me hard.
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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!
And entered the park.
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Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
How do flat earthers explain the Earth being stationary? Is this concept considered impossible?
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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).
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.