Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:51
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
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Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
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I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!