Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 02:32
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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).”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!