Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:58
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
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 constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And, I had not made it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Searched for my roll number.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.