Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:48
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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All achievers in their own way.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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All the best!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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?”
And, I had not made it.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
.
“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).”
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 ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.