Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:33
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
How much should one budget to travel for 1 month generally?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
What are you wearing under your clothes today?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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…
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?”
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
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).
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them