Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 05:00
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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.
“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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Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
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.
All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
Why do our deceased do not protect us from other bad spirits?
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Worked for a marketing agency
And..
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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 its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me