Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:07
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
“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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Dropped them
And entered the park.
Anyway!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
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And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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, 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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
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).