Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:32
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
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Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
And entered the park.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.