Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:38
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
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I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Searched for my roll number.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Found an empty bench..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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.
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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!
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 entered the park.
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Keep your ego aside.
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…
Anyway!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
“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).”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.