Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:38
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
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Dropped them
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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).”
What should I expect after a BBL surgery?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
I looked around me
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
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All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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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 ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.