Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:58
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Have your parents ever walked in on you?
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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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“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
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 is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
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I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.