Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:00
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
And..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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“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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Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.