Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 09:42
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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…
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.