Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:08
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
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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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All the best!
Will you share your wife? Can she take both of us at the same time?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
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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…
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
And..
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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).”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
And entered the park.
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..