Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:23
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
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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.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
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, then it hit me hard.
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
“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.”
“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..