Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:50
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
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…
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Is there a correlation between sweating during sleep and high body temperature and sugar levels?
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
Why am I attracted to older men?
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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?”
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).
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And..
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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.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.