Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:35
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I just cannot wake up early, even if I sleep on time. What should I do?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“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.”
And..
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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).
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
Dropped them
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)