Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:50
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Searched for my roll number.
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Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cleared multiple of them
And..
Worked for a marketing agency
What causes you to be tired all the time and major headaches?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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…
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I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.