Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:56
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
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But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Isn’t freedom of speech and expression an absolute right?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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).”
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
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…
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
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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?”
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All achievers in their own way.
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).
And..