Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:29
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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).”
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
How many girls or guys keep extra pantyhose in their glove box or console of their vehicle?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
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But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
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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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
And entered the park.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do 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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..