Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:49
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I looked around me
Dropped them
All the best!
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And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, I had not made it.
“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).”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Anyway!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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“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.”
“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 its own way of humbling you.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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…
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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).
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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, 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.”
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 did not go back to my home.