Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:39
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I did not go back to my home.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
“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
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
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.
All the best!
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
“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).”
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”