Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 09:39
Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
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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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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.
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).
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.”
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
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.
And..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.