Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:57
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All the best!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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
“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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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“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).”
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
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Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
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And..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And, I had not made it.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…