Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:46
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
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
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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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
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…
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.