Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:31
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.”
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
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.
Found an empty bench..
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Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
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…