Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:00
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And..
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Worked for a marketing agency
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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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, 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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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!
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!