Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:02
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Worked for a marketing agency
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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All achievers in their own way.
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It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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But, then it hit me hard.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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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.
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
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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?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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…
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Keep your ego aside.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I looked around me
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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 vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..