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